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    fret
    /frɛt/

    verb

    noun

    • 1. a state of anxiety: British "why would anyone get themselves in a fret over something so simple?"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Fret can mean to be nervous or worried, or to refer to the raised bars on a stringed instrument. Learn how to use fret in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fretFret Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : to eat or gnaw into : corrode. also: fray. The acid fretted the metal. b. : rub, chafe. The harness strap was fretting the horse. c. : to make by wearing away a substance. the stream fretted a channel. 2. : to cause to suffer emotional strain : vex. don't you fret yourself about me—J. C. Powys. 3. : to pass (time) in fretting.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word fret in British and American English. Fret can be a verb, a noun, or a musical term, depending on the context.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Fret can mean to worry or be nervous, or to refer to the raised bars on a stringed instrument. Learn how to use fret in a sentence and see translations in different languages.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › fretFRET Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word fret, from a state of worry or annoyance to a musical instrument feature. Find synonyms, examples, and related terms for fret.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fretFret - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Fret comes from the Old English word freton which means to devour like an animal. When you fret over something, it consumes your thoughts. If you tell your mother to not fret about you while you're at a sleepover camp, you're telling her to not worry about you too much.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › fretFret - definition of fret by The Free Dictionary

    Fret can mean to worry, to gnaw, to irritate, or to form a ridge on a musical instrument. It can also refer to a geometric design or a headdress. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of fret with examples and synonyms.